Training and Professional Development

  • 3/27 The Power of Connection

    You are cordially invited to a panel discussion, “The Power of Connection: Mentoring, Sponsorship & Coaching " hosted by the UConn Women’s Leadership Forum on Friday, March 27, 2026, from 2 – 4 p.m. at the UConn Law School in Hartford, CT. 

     

    Panelist:

    • Rebecca Andrews, MS, MD, MACP, Professor of Medicine, APD/Director of Ambulatory Education IM Residency, Chair Board of Regents - American College of Physicians
    • Mo Cotton Kelly, Chief People Officer and Senior Vice President for Alumni Relations, University of Connecticut Foundation 
    • Ngozi Taffe, Associate Vice President for Global Affairs, University of Connecticut

     

    Event Details:

    Friday, March 27, 2026

    Janet M. Blumberg Hall (JMH) in the Hosmer Hall

    UConn Law School

    2 – 4 p.m.

    Networking reception to precede panel discussion 

     

    To attend, please complete this RSVP form by Monday, March 23rd.  Space is limited

      

    The Women’s Leadership Forum (WLF) began as a collective of women leaders at UConn who are invested in the development and success of other women in leadership positions. The WLF offers programming throughout the academic year with a focus on community building, professional development, and networking.

     

    The WLF and our events are open to anyone.

     

    Women’s Leadership Forum Steering Committee

     

    • Sarita Arteaga, Associate Dean for Students, Professor (Clinical), School of Dental Medicine

    • Kathleen Holgerson, Interim Assistant Vice President, Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights 

    • Judy Lopez, Associate Director of Business Operations, Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights 

    • Jennifer Lease Butts, Associate Vice Provost for Enrichment Programs, Director of the Honors Program 

    • Suzanne Onorato, Executive Director, Student Health and Wellness

    • Alexandra Schmitt, Ambulatory Director of Medicine, UConn Health 

    • Magdalena Silver, Deputy Chief of Police, UConn Police Department 

    • Sheyda Younessi, Fiscal and Business Operations Director, Student Health and Wellness

     

    For more information, contact: Judy Lopez at judy@uconn.edu